CHAPTER 225: Cracks

TORIN

I watch Lyra walk away from me and the training grounds. Her spine's rigid, and she doesn't turn back even once. Something cold settles in my stomach as I see.

The way she moved during the fight was cruel and unnecessary. I understand fighting, but that was something else; it wasn't like her at all.

The celebration's coming too soon. Everything needs to be perfect. And I can't afford any sor